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CHARLES “CHIP” BEAVER

Charles G.(Chip) Beaver, 73 of Bridgeport formerly of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born September 17, 1949, the son of the late Norris and Lois (Jackson) Beaver in Cheyenne Wyoming. Charles was a retired Porter and a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Beaver. Left to cherish his memory are his very special cousins, Karen Roby, Stephanie Irvin and Leslie Beard, many nieces, nephews, and cousins complete the family. Family will receive friends Wednesday, ...

GLENDORA “DUDE” DZIATKOWICZ

Glendora “Dude” Young Dziatkowicz, 98, died Sept. 2, 2023. Visitation will be held at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Friday 4-8 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 3:45 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, Saturday at 10 a.m. To leave conolences, please visit www. toothmanfuneralhome. com

ELMER DUNDR JR

Elmer George “Buddy” Dundr Jr., 93, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Liza’s Place. He was born July 19, 1930, in Maynard, Ohio, a son of the late Elmer and Mary Kafka Dundr. Buddy was a retired railroad worker and coal miner. He was a member of ...

PHILLIP HINES

Phillip Paul “Bud” Hines, 82, of Shadyside, OH passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home. He was born December 6, 1940, in Jacobsburg, OH, a son of the late William E. and Della F. Parker Hines. Bud was the former owner/operator of Hines & Sons Construction Company and a ...

BERNICE ROWLEY

Bernice Rowley, age 101, of Canton, OH, formerly of Barnesville, OH, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1922, a daughter of the late Clemence and Emma (Butler) Burkhart. A graduate of Barnesville High School, she worked at Lotus Glass and retired in 1988 from ...

JERRY MELDRUM

Jerry Meldrum, 82, passed away on August 31, 2023, in Circleville, OH. He was born on May 13, 1941, in Martins Ferry, OH, to William “Bill” Meldrum and Doris “Dottie” (Moore) Meldrum. Jerry graduated from Martins Ferry High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University. He started his career as a teacher and coach for Whitehall High School but eventually moved into accounting and retired after a successful 30 year career as Treasurer for Crane Plastics. Jerry was best known for his love of sports, particularly golf, and is no doubt teeing off in the ...